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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,525.89, 902,019.11 and 358,481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,525.89, 902,019.11 and 358,481.73 is: 537,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,525.89 : 902,019.11 = 358,481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,525.89/902,019.11 = 358,481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,525.89x = 902,019.11 × 358,481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,525.89x = 323,357,369,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,357,369,253.45/601,525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,561.85

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